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Composites end markets: Energy (2025)
Despite political and supply chain challenges, renewable and nuclear energy continue to grow in use. Composite materials enable current and future energy technologies across sectors.
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CIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider
Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.
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Advancing thermoplastic composite primary structure and morphing wings
The HERWINGT project in Clean Aviation seeks to ready technologies — including at least 16 composite demonstrators — for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft with 50% less fuel burn to be launched by 2035.
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The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels
Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.
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Australia’s Gilmour Space prepares Eris 1 rocket for maiden launch
With airspace arrangements finalized and mandatory notice given to the Australian Space Agency, the company is preparing for liftoff no earlier than May 15.
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Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype
Liux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.
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Thermwood unveils MAX5 large-scale CNC
Heavy-duty, high-clearance, five-axis CNC router is built to perform in extreme composites machining environments.
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Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)
Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.
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OVERLEAF webinars share composite LH2 innovations, results
A series of three webinars presented by OVERLEAF project partners explore how it is achieving a novel low-pressure, LH2 storage system architecture through LCA methodologies, optical hydrogen sensors and cryogenic-ready 3D printing and materials.
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FANTOM project forms basis for automated aerocomposite NDT
Three-year collaboration between IRT Jules Verne and partners achieves roboticized platform that meets efficiency and flexibility challenges of large composite parts inspection.
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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Diehl Aviation matures recyclable composite Eco Bin
Overhead baggage compartment using only fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, metal hardware and no adhesives wins Crystal Cabin Award, supports circular aircraft interiors.
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